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Mediation for lawyers: checklist covering arrangements, pre-mediation documents and strategy, confidentiality and costs, and on-the-day attendance, negotiation and settlement agreement drafting

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Checklists

This Checklist sets out the matters to address when organising a mediation once the parties have agreed to mediate or the court has directed it. It covers three phases:

arranging the mediation
the period immediately before the mediation
what is required at the mediation

Arranging the mediation

The form of mediation — Explore and agree with your client whether the session should be held in person, by phone, or ‘online’, i.e. remotely via video conferencing. See: Remote access mediation—checklist
The mediator — Nominate and appoint a mediator. See Practice Note: Choosing a mediator
The mediation fees / expenses — Confirm fees and expenses with the mediator; these are commonly apportioned between the parties. See Practice Note: Mediation costs—liability and recovery
The mediation agreement — Settle the mediation agreement terms with the other party/parties and the mediator. See Practice Note: Organising a mediation
The administrative arrangements — Arrange practical details for the mediation, including venue and timing, etc...

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